The 70-year-old Fort Collins man who was reported missing earlier this week was found dead in Boulder County.

According to 7 News in Denver,

Authorities found Thomas Mereness's body on Saturday, but did not provide any details about how or where Mereness was found.

Mereness was last seen Tuesday in Fort Collins, after telling his family he was going hiking.

If you have any information about Mereness's death contact Detective Tessa Jakobsson at 970-221-6575.

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